2 Nation’s Largest Nursing Home Pharmacy Company to Pay $124 Million to Settle Allegations Involving False Billings to Federal Health Care Programs By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 29 Aug 2014 15:45:39 EDT Omnicare Inc., the nation’s largest provider of pharmaceuticals and pharmacy services to nursing homes, has agreed to pay $124.24 million for allegedly offering improper financial incentives to skilled nursing facilities in return for their continued selection of Omnicare to supply drugs to elderly Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, the Justice Department announced today Full Article OPA Press Releases
2 Ahmed Abu Khatallah Indicted for Terrorist Conspiracy Stemming from September 2012 Attack in Benghazi, Libya By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 29 Aug 2014 15:24:36 EDT Ahmed Abu Khatallah, aka Ahmed Mukatallah, made his first appearance today in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on a federal terrorism offense arising from his alleged participation in the Sept. 11 through 12, 2012, terrorist attacks in Benghazi, Libya, which resulted in the deaths of Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens, Sean Smith, Tyrone Woods and Glen Doherty Full Article OPA Press Releases
2 U.S. Bank to Pay $200 Million to Resolve Alleged FHA Mortgage Lending Violations By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 29 Aug 2014 15:17:28 EDT U.S. Bank has agreed to pay the United States $200 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by knowingly originating and underwriting mortgage loans insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) that did not meet applicable requirements, the Justice Department announced today Full Article OPA Press Releases
2 SunTrust Mortgage Agrees to $320 Million Settlement By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 29 Aug 2014 11:30:31 EDT The Department of Justice today announced an agreement with SunTrust Mortgage Inc. that resolves a criminal investigation of SunTrust’s administration of the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP). Full Article OPA Press Releases
2 Southern California Man Sentenced to 121 Months in Prison for Medicare Fraud and Identity Theft By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 29 Aug 2014 11:36:51 EDT A Southern California man who was convicted at trial of conspiracy to commit health care fraud, six counts of health care fraud and six counts of aggravated identity theft was sentenced to serve 121 months in prison today in federal court in Los Angeles Full Article OPA Press Releases
2 Puerto Rico Police Officers and Civilians Charged with Federal Crimes in Connection with July 2012 Robbery in Bayamon, Puerto Rico By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 29 Aug 2014 12:04:03 EDT Three Police of Puerto Rico (POPR) officers and two civilians were charged with robbery, firearms violations, drug conspiracy and civil rights violations for their involvement in a July 2012 robbery in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, and an additional POPR officer was charged with lying to federal agents Full Article OPA Press Releases
2 U.S. Branch of Canadian Company to Pay $2.5 Million Penalty for Shreveport, La., Wastewater Plant By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 29 Aug 2014 12:05:16 EDT Houston-based CCS (USA) Inc. and several of its operating subsidiaries will pay a $2.5 million civil penalty relating to operations at its Shreveport, Louisiana, industrial wastewater treatment plant, the Department of Justice, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the state of Louisiana announced today. The settlement will resolve violations of the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act and the hazardous waste law known as RCRA Full Article OPA Press Releases
2 Four Patient Recruiters Plead Guilty in Miami for Roles in $20 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 29 Aug 2014 12:06:31 EDT Four patient recruiters pleaded guilty in connection with a $20 million health care fraud scheme involving Trust Care Health Services Inc. (Trust Care), a defunct home health care company Full Article OPA Press Releases
2 Four patient recruiters pleaded guilty in connection with a $20 million health care fraud scheme involving Trust Care Health Services Inc. (Trust Care), a defunct home health care company By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 29 Aug 2014 12:07:41 EDT Jose Rodrigo Arechiga-Gamboa, also known as “Chino Antrax,” was formally extradited to the United States by the Netherlands today Full Article OPA Press Releases
2 Bureau of Justice Statistics Releases Tribal Crime Data Collection Activities, 2014 By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 29 Aug 2014 12:25:31 EDT This fourth annual report to Congress describes efforts to collect and improve data on crime and justice in Indian country, as required by the Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010. The report details the number of tribal law enforcement agencies reporting crime data to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting program. It describes BJS’s first National Survey of Tribal Court Systems which will collect data on tribal courts in the lower 48 states and Alaska covering 566 tribes Full Article OPA Press Releases
2 Alabama Hospital System and Physician Group Agree to Pay $24.5 Million to Settle Lawsuit Alleging False Claims for Illegal Medicare Referrals By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 29 Aug 2014 14:14:57 EDT Mobile, Alabama-based Infirmary Health System Inc. (IHS), two IHS-affiliated clinics and Diagnostic Physicians Group P.C. (DPG) have agreed to pay the United States $24.5 million to resolve a lawsuit alleging that they violated the False Claims Act by paying or receiving financial inducements in connection with claims to the Medicare program, the Justice Department announced today Full Article OPA Press Releases
2 Maryland Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking Conspiracy By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 29 Aug 2014 14:35:54 EDT U.S. District Court Judge Paul W. Grimm sentenced Jean Claude Roy, aka Dredd the Don, 31, of Germantown, Maryland, to serve 240 months in prison to be followed by 10 years of supervised release, the Justice Department announced today Full Article OPA Press Releases
2 Attorney General Holder Speaks at Unveiling of United States Marshals Service 225th Anniversary Commemorative Coin By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 23 Jul 2014 11:26:04 EDT In honor of these brave public servants – and in order to preserve, perpetuate, and promote the Marshals Service’s singular history – it my privilege today to unveil three commemorative coins. These coins were commissioned by an act of Congress. And they will be struck by the U.S. Mint. Full Article Speech
2 Vascular Solutions Inc. to Pay $520,000 to Resolve False Claims Allegations Relating to Medical Device By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 29 Aug 2014 15:00:25 EDT Vascular Solutions Inc. (VSI) has agreed to pay $520,000 to resolve allegations that it caused false claims to be submitted to federal health programs by marketing a medical device for the ablation (or sealing) of perforator veins without FDA approval and despite the failure of its own clinical trial, the Justice Department announced today Full Article OPA Press Releases
2 Physician Assistant and Certified Nursing Assistant Convicted in $200 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 29 Aug 2014 15:03:27 EDT A federal jury in Miami today convicted a physician assistant and a certified nursing assistant, both South Florida residents, for their participation in a Medicare fraud scheme involving approximately $200 million in fraudulent billings by American Therapeutic Corporation (ATC), a mental health care company headquartered in Miami Full Article OPA Press Releases
2 Hewlett-Packard Company Agrees to Pay $32.5 Million for Alleged Overbilling of the U.S. Postal Service By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 28 Aug 2014 15:37:21 EDT The Justice Department announced today that Hewlett-Packard Co. (HP) has agreed to pay $32.5 million to resolve allegations under the False Claims Act that HP overcharged the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) for products between October 2001 and December 2010. HP is a manufacturer and vendor of information technology products and services headquartered in Palo Alto, California Full Article OPA Press Releases
2 Disbarred Attorney Sentenced to Prison for Her Role in $28.3 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 28 Aug 2014 15:17:46 EDT A disbarred Florida attorney was sentenced in federal court in Tampa, Florida today to serve 70 months in prison in connection with her role in a $28.3 million Medicare fraud scheme involving false claims for physical and occupational therapy services Full Article OPA Press Releases
2 Former Owner of Los Angeles Medical Clinic Management Company Pleads Guilty in $3.2 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 28 Aug 2014 14:24:22 EDT The former owner of a Los Angeles medical clinic management company pleaded guilty today in connection with his role in a scheme to defraud Medicare Full Article OPA Press Releases
2 Samsung Electronics America Agrees to Pay $2.3 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 28 Aug 2014 14:04:29 EDT Samsung Electronics America Inc. (Samsung) has agreed to pay $2.3 million to resolve allegations that it caused the submission of false claims for products sold on General Service Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contracts in violation of the Trade Agreements Act of 1979 (TAA), the Justice Department announced today. Samsung is an electronics distributor and marketer headquartered in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey Full Article OPA Press Releases
2 Michigan Home Health Agency Owner Pleads Guilty to Participating in $22 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 28 Aug 2014 13:55:36 EDT A greater Detroit-area owner of three home health agencies pleaded guilty today for his role in a $22 million home health care fraud scheme Full Article OPA Press Releases
2 Louisiana Psychiatrist Sentenced to Serve More Than Seven Years in Prison for His Role in $258 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 28 Aug 2014 13:29:55 EDT A Louisiana psychiatrist was sentenced in federal court in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, today to serve 86 months in prison for his role in a $258.5 million Medicare fraud scheme involving partial hospitalization psychiatric services. He was further ordered to pay $43.5 million in restitution and to forfeit all proceeds from the fraudulent scheme Full Article OPA Press Releases
2 Manufacturer of Spinal Devices and Surgeon to Pay United States $2.6 Million to Settle Alleged Kickback Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 29 Aug 2014 14:17:36 EDT Omni Surgical L.P., doing business as Spine 360, a manufacturer of devices used in spinal surgery, and Dr. Jamie Gottlieb, an Indiana spinal surgeon, have agreed to pay $2.6 million to the United States to settle allegations that Spine 360 paid illegal kickbacks to Gottlieb to induce him to use the company’s products. Full Article OPA Press Releases
2 U.S. and Indiana Enter into Settlement for $26 Million Cleanup in East Chicago, Indiana By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 3 Sep 2014 16:43:22 EDT Under a proposed settlement reached with the United States and the state of Indiana, the Atlantic Richfield Company and E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Co. will pay for an estimated $26 million cleanup of lead and arsenic contamination in parts of a residential neighborhood in East Chicago, Indiana, announced the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Full Article OPA Press Releases
2 New York Property Owner and Manager Sentenced to 21 Months in Federal Prison for Conspiring to Violate the Clean Air Act By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 8 Sep 2014 17:25:54 EDT John Francis Mills, the owner of more than a dozen properties in Malone, New York, and Terrance Allen, the maintenance manager of Mills’ properties, were sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Thomas J. McAvoy to serve 21 months each in prison for conspiring to violate the Clean Air Act standards for the safe removal of asbestos. Full Article OPA Press Releases
2 Jose Padilla Re-Sentenced to 21 Years in Prison for Conspiracy to Murder Individuals Overseas, Providing Material Support to Terrorists By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 9 Sep 2014 14:40:58 EDT John P. Carlin, Assistant Attorney General for National Security and Wifredo A. Ferrer, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, announced today that U.S. District Judge Marcia Cooke re-sentenced Jose Padilla to serve 21 years in prison for his 2007 conviction for conspiracy to murder, kidnap and maim individuals in a foreign country; conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists; and providing material support to terrorists. Full Article OPA Press Releases
2 Black P-Stones Gang Member Sentenced to Over 20 Years in Prison for Racketeering Conspiracy and Firearm Charges By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 11 Sep 2014 12:37:38 EDT A 26-year-old man from Newport News, Virginia, was sentenced today to serve 255 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for engaging in numerous gang-related crimes as a member of the Black P-Stones, including the shooting of a rival gang member, marijuana dealing and lying to a federal grand jury. Full Article OPA Press Releases
2 Service Members to Receive Over $123 Million for Unlawful Foreclosures Under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 9 Apr 2015 14:45:21 EDT The Justice Department announced today that under its settlements with five of the nation’s largest mortgage servicers, 952 service members and their co-borrowers are eligible to receive over $123 million for non-judicial foreclosures that violated the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Full Article OPA Press Releases
2 Morgan Stanley Agrees to Pay $2.6 Billion Penalty in Connection with Its Sale of Residential Mortgage Backed Securities By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 17 Feb 2016 19:56:23 EST The Justice Department today announced that Morgan Stanley will pay a $2 Full Article OPA Press Releases
2 What’s New Health Canada? November 2019 Updates By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2019 14:41:48 +0000 By Alejandra Gomez Perez, M.Sc., Regulatory Affairs Associate What’s New in: Therapeutic Products Directorate: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/drug-products/what-new-drug-products-health-canada.html Biologics and Genetic Therapies Directorate: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/brgtherap/update-miseajour/index-eng.php Medical Devices: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/medical-devices/what-new.html Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/natural-non-prescription/what-new.html Updates from Health Canada Type of Update and Link Date Posted Notice – Update to Clinical Trial Site Information Form 29 November … Continue reading » Full Article Canadian Regulatory Affairs Cato Research Health Canada regulatory
2 New FDA Guidances for November and December 2019 and Upcoming Advisory Committee Meetings By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Jan 2020 21:36:51 +0000 By Alice Li, MD, MSc, RAC(CAN), Regulatory Scientist, Cato Research Special Interest Guidances/Information Date Posted Guidance for Industry: Serving Sizes of Foods That Can Reasonably Be Consumed At One Eating Occasion, Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed, Serving Size-Related Issues, Dual-Column Labeling, and Miscellaneous Topics – Final Guidance 30 Dec 2019 Submission of Plans for Cigarette Packages … Continue reading » Full Article FDA Regulatory Guidances FDA Guidances
2 New FDA Gudiances for January 2020 and Upcoming Advisory Committee Meetings By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 20:21:28 +0000 By Sheila Plant, PhD, MHS, RAC, Senior Director, Regulatory Strategy, CATO SMS Special Interest Guidances/Information Date Posted Recommendations to Reduce the Possible Risk of Transmission of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease and Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease by Blood and Blood Components; Draft Guidance for Industry: Draft Guidance for Industry – Draft Guidance 30 Jan 2020 Arthroscopy Pump Tubing Sets … Continue reading » Full Article FDA FDA Regulatory Guidances Rare Diseases Regulatory Affairs Cato Research FDA Guidances rare diseases
2 What’s New Health Canada? January and February 2020 Updates By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 17:52:44 +0000 By Alejandra Gomez Perez, M.Sc., Regulatory Affairs Associate What’s New in: Therapeutic Products Directorate: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/drug-products/what-new-drug-products-health-canada.html Biologics and Genetic Therapies Directorate: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/brgtherap/update-miseajour/index-eng.php Medical Devices: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/medical-devices/what-new.html Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/natural-non-prescription/what-new.html Updates from Health Canada Type of Update and Link Date Posted Notice: Product Monograph Implementation Plans 13 January 2020 … Continue reading » Full Article Health Canada Updates Health Canada Regulatory Authorities
2 New FDA Gudiances for February 2020 and Upcoming Advisory Committee Meetings By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 18:28:34 +0000 By Sheila Plant, PhD, MHS, RAC, Senior Director, Regulatory Strategy, CATO SMS Special Interest Guidances/Information Date Posted Policy for Diagnostics Testing in Laboratories Certified to Perform High Complexity Testing under CLIA prior to Emergency Use Authorization for Coronavirus Disease-2019 during the Public Health Emergency: Immediately in Effect Guidance for Clinical Laboratories and Food and … Continue reading » Full Article FDA Regulatory Guidances CATOSMS FDA FDA Guidances Regulatory Authorities
2 New FDA Gudiances for March 2020 and Upcoming Advisory Committee Meetings By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2020 20:00:27 +0000 By Sheila Plant, PhD, MHS, RAC, Senior Director, Regulatory Strategy, CATO SMS FDA guidances from March 2020 as well as upcoming advisory committee meeting announcements are below. We note that approximately one-third of FDA’s guidances this past month are related to COVID-19. Special Interest Guidances/Information Date Posted Enforcement Policy for Gowns, Other Apparel, and … Continue reading » Full Article FDA Regulatory Guidances Cato Research FDA FDA Guidances
2 New FDA Gudiances for April 2020 and Upcoming Advisory Committee Meetings By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 21:21:17 +0000 By Zachary Swan, PhD, RAC, Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs at CATO SMS Special Interest Guidances/Information Date Posted Exemption and Exclusion from Certain Requirements of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency: Guidance for Industry – Final Guidance 30 April 2020 FDA Deems Certain Tobacco Products Subject to FDA Authority, … Continue reading » Full Article FDA Regulatory Guidances CATO SMS FDA Guidances
2 Vir Biotechnology, Alnylam Identify VIR-2703 Candidate For Treatment Of COVID-19 By www.rttnews.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 11:51:31 GMT Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (VIR) and Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ALNY) announced Monday that they have selected a development candidate (DC) for VIR-2703 (ALN-COV), an investigational RNAi therapeutic targeting the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) genome. Full Article
2 Biotech Stocks Facing FDA Decision In May 2020 By www.rttnews.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 02:29:38 GMT So far this year, 16 novel drugs have received FDA approval compared to 9 which were greenlighted during the same period last year. Now, let's take a look at the biotech stocks that are awaiting a regulatory decision in May 2020. Full Article
2 Vapotherm's (VAPO) Journey From $9 To $22 In 6 Months, More In Store? By www.rttnews.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 07:52:11 GMT These are exciting times for Vapotherm Inc. (VAPO) whose share price has almost doubled in value since the beginning of this year. Full Article
2 Dental Therapy Timeline, 2020 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 14:49:40 -0400 More than 56 million people in the United States live in areas with dentist shortages. Dental therapy is a proven solution that has helped increase access to care. Dental therapists are midlevel providers who deliver preventive and routine restorative treatment at schools, nursing homes, and veterans homes to people who would otherwise struggle to get access to care. Full Article
2 Our 2019 Year In Review: Macro, Biotech, and Atlas By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Dec 2019 12:01:50 +0000 It’s that time of year again when we pause to reflect on the state of the industry – and there’s more to focus on in biopharma today than just the drug pricing debate. As I described last year, we host The post Our 2019 Year In Review: Macro, Biotech, and Atlas appeared first on LifeSciVC. Full Article Atlas Venture Biotech investment themes Capital markets Exits IPOs M&As Pharma industry Pricing and Policy R&D Productivity Science & Medicine
2 OmniActive Expands Gingever Range and Showcases New Prototypes at Engredea 2018 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Feb 2018 17:43:00 GMT At Engredea 2018 in March in Anaheim, CA, OmniActive will be highlighting the latest addition to its ginger ingredient range, Gingever 10% powder, expanding its application to tablets, capsules and beverages. Full Article
2 Nutrition 21's Nitric Oxide-Boosting Nitrosigine® Pumps Up EVERTRAIN PRE By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Feb 2018 19:17:00 GMT Nutrition 21, LLC has announced its Nitrosigine® is now featured in EVERTRAIN PRE, a recently launched pre-workout supplement designed to provide athletes with sustained energy, superior focus and increased endurance. Full Article
2 innoVactiv Inc. Announces the Publication of Positive Cognition Study Results for InSea2® By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Feb 2018 19:58:00 GMT innoVactiv announces today its study supporting the efficacy of InSea2® to beneficially affect post-meal cognition and mental energy has been accepted for publication. Full Article
2 NutraIngredients to announce 2020 award winners online By www.nutraingredients.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 17:21:00 +0100 NutraIngredients is pleased to announce the shortlisted finalists for the 2020 edition of the NutraIngredients Awards ... with the winners to be announced in the first online awards ceremony next week (May 13th). Full Article Manufacturers
2 Women Entrepreneurs and Managers Win 2019 APEC BEST Award By www.apec.org Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2019 09:40:00 +0800 APEC officials announced this year’s winners for the annual APEC Business Efficiency and Success Target Awards, or BEST Awards - a collection of some of the best women-led businesses in the Asia-Pacific region. Full Article
2 Malaysia to Lead APEC in 2020 in Fostering Shared Prosperity By www.apec.org Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 15:58:00 +0800 Media Registration is Open for the APEC Informal Senior Officials’ Meeting Full Article
2 Winner of 2019 APEC Photo Contest Also Wins Popular Choice Award By www.apec.org Published On :: Sun, 08 Dec 2019 12:24:00 +0800 The winner of the APEC Photo Contest 2019 has also won the most votes for the Popular Choice Award, announced the APEC Secretariat. Full Article
2 Policies Must Ensure Inclusion and Sustainability: APEC Malaysia 2020 By www.apec.org Published On :: Tue, 10 Dec 2019 16:31:00 +0800 Broaden opportunities for people and ensure more inclusive growth across the Asia-Pacific, urged the 2020 Chair of APEC Senior Officials, host of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation in 2020. Full Article
2 APEC to Bring a New Vision in 2020 By www.apec.org Published On :: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 17:58:00 +0800 APEC’s 21 member economies will finalize in 2020 a new vision for the forum’s next phase, said the APEC Secretariat’s Executive Director Dr Rebecca Sta Maria. Full Article
2 Software Developers Invited to Join 2020 APEC App Challenge By www.apec.org Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 08:00:00 +0800 The challenge: Innovative mobile apps and platforms that empower the aging society Full Article
